July 4th Weekend--Part Dos

Because we took the wrong route, it took us almost two hours to get to Napa. As usual, this post will talk a lot about food. :) The first night we ate at Bistro Don Giovanni. Here is the pretty trifle that D's parents split:


In the morning, D and I made a short trip to Yountville to check out Bouchon Bakery, owned by Thomas Keller of French Laundry fame. D had a mocha and a croissant, and after much debate, I had an unsweetened chai tea latte and a citrus brioche (pictured below). We also bought a baguette to take home for D's family.


After we returned, the whole family went hiking in a state park just North of Calistoga. D planned the trip but we weren't sure what to expect. The trail was kind of steep in places and there was a lot of loose gravel and slippery leaves. We didn't make it to the top, but at least we got some exercise. (D also woke up at 5:30 that morning to run to Yountville--crazy). Next, we did a little shopping in Calistoga and ate at All Seasons Bistro.

For dinner, D's parents, D and I went to Rutherford Grill, which is part of the same restaurant group that owns Houston's and Bandera. D ordered the ribeye, which he enjoyed, but he particularly liked the side of tomatoes and blue cheese. (The steak was actually bigger than it appears here).


Monday morning D and his parents went to the driving range at Vintner's golf course, while I watched. We ate breakfast at the Lakeside Grill. After that, we headed home, with full stomachs. Good times.